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Earlier this spring, along with Oregon City Federation of Teachers President Terri Hook, I was able to visit two Oregon schools to learn from their counselors about how they are innovating to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of … Continue reading →

  Happy New Year!  Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season.  I certainly enjoyed spending extra time with family.  I am ready now to get back to our school visits. Prior to the holiday break, I had the opportunity to visit … Continue reading →

  What a whirlwind the past month has been.  The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day always seems to fly by and this year was no exception.  Though I managed to fit in three school visits during that time … Continue reading →

  According to a recent EdWeek article by Ann Ness, teachers spend an average of $600 a year on classroom supplies.  Sometimes we hear stats like that so many times that we become immune to the reality of it – … Continue reading →

  As the OFT tour of schools and worksites across the state continues, I continue to be impressed by the work our members do.  Tucked away in Hancock County is Cory-Rawson Local School District, a small district covering roughly 100 … Continue reading →

Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Denmark and meet with union leaders to discuss their education system.  Though much has stuck with me from that trip, the piece that stands out foremost in my mind is their underlying … Continue reading →

  On Thursday,  Oct. 26, I had the opportunity to visit New Knoxville Schools.  What a fun day!  As you can tell from the pictures, Thursday was costume day.  This just added a special touch to all the learning that … Continue reading →

There is a bounty of wonderfully awe inspiring work being done in schools and classrooms across Ohio. I spent much of August and September travelling around the state to meet with the presidents of our OFT locals. At every visit, I … Continue reading →

Not the back-to-school blog I wanted to write… Posted on August 17, 2017by melissacropper “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can … Continue reading →